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Miracles Demand Repentance
Commentators like Spurgeon and Calvin emphasize that Jesus' 'mighty works' were not just displays of power. Their primary purpose was to authenticate His messianic mission and lead people to repentance. The cities were rebuked because they witnessed overwhelming evidence of God's presence yet failed to respond with changed hearts and lives.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 11:20
18th Century
Theologian
Then began he to upbraid, etc. That is, to reprove, rebuke, or denounce heavy judgment.
AT Robertson
On Matthew 11:20
Most of his mighty works (α πλειστα δυναμεις αυτου). Literally, "His very many mighty works" if elative as usual in the papyri (Mo…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 11:20
19th Century
Preacher
Then he began to upbraid the cities where most of his mighty works were done, because they did not repent:
That was the point Chris…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 11:20
The verb “denounce” (GK 3943) is a strong verb, conveying indignation along with either insults () or justifiable reproach. Jesus did not denounce …
John Calvin
On Matthew 11:20
16th Century
Theologian
Then he began to upbraid. Luke states the time when, and the reason why, Christ uttered such invectives against those cities. It was while…
John Gill
On Matthew 11:20
17th Century
Pastor
Then began he to upbraid the cities
When he had sent forth his disciples to preach, and had been in these several cities herea…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 11:16–24
17th Century
Minister
Christ reflects on the scribes and Pharisees, who had an arrogant opinion of themselves. He likens their behavior to children's play: children who,…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 11:20–30
13th Century
Philosopher
Previously, He satisfied John’s followers; now He rebukes the unbelievers. He does two things: first, what was done by the Lord is described, and s…